Delhi, a City of Museums

Delhi, a City of Museums

Author: Satyen Mohapatra

Publisher: books catalog

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788129108302

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Probably the first book of its kind, Delhi : A City of Museums is a beautifully designed guide and reference book for tourists and art, history and culture enthusiasts. Delhi showcases the country's absorbing geographical, political, social and art history in the range of facinating museums found within its limits, and just outside. The author has compiled in this volume a bird's eye view of ten important museums in the city. Each chapter is a walk through the history of the exhibits of each museum, and is lavishly illustrated by a set of striking photographs. The narraion reflects the painstaking reserach and infectious enthusiasm of the author, as well as an abiding interest, closing the gap between the wealth of information that museums provide and our own lives. Contents : Acknowledgements / Photo Credits / Foreword / Map of Museums in Delhi / Introduction / National Museum of National History / Crafts Museum / Sanskriti Museum of Everyday Art / Maritime Heritage Gallery / National Rail Museum / Air Force Museum / National Philatelic Museum / Gallery of Musical Instruments / National Gallery of Modern Art / National Museum / Appendix 1 / Appendix 2 / References.


Museums and Communities

Museums and Communities

Author: Viv Golding

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-05-09

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0857851314

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With contributions from key scholars in a range of disciplines, this engaging new volume explores the complex issues surrounding collaboration between museums and their communities.


Delhi A Travel Guide

Delhi A Travel Guide

Author: Rajiv Tiwari

Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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Delhi's history is India's pride! This hot international tourist destination has fascinated travellers of all genres. It has lured many civilizations. It was destroyed many times and rebuilt. In this book, the author has discussed the history, environs, buildings, tourist spots, markets, culture and people of the Indian capital. Tourists would find it especially useful. If a tourist makes Delhi his base, he can also book connective tours to the tourist spots near the capital. This book has also covered such tourist centres as arc in the vicinity of the capital. A road map has been added to help tourists locate various tourist spots. This book is a boon to tourists of all classes. Photographs have been given to help tourists identify the monuments and places of tourist attraction. Further, information about cultural centres, markets, gardens, monuments and typical Delhi cuisines has also been given. Further, information about all tourist centres of Delhi and NCR has also been added. The addresses of hotels and hospitals have also been appended. It is a must-read for all generations. However, tourists would find it especially handy for enjoying their excursions in and around the Indian capital.


Along the Path (3rd Edition)

Along the Path (3rd Edition)

Author: Kory Goldberg

Publisher: Pariyatti

Published: 2022-12-20

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1681724936

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Along the Path (3rd Edition) is full of practical and inspiring information for meditators who plan to visit the sacred sites where the Buddha and his disciples lived and taught in India and Nepal. In this unique guidebook, readers will discover a rich anthology of stories relating to each of the sites, as well as helpful maps, creative artwork, and spiritual narratives from experienced travelers. Each site entry includes insider information and tips with detailed descriptions of transportation, accommodation, and local cuisine; suggested excursions and activities in the vicinity; and highlights of established Vipassana meditation centers best suited to accommodate visiting meditators. This third edition has been updated and revised to feature "off the beaten path" pilgrimage sites throughout India, newly constructed Vipassana centres, and additional stories from the Pali canon. Contents include: - Detailed descriptions of each of the sites, including insider information on what to see and tips on transportation, accommodation and local cuisine. - Suggested excursions and activities in the vicinity of both ancient and modern sites. - Highlights established Vipassana meditation centers that are best suited to accommodate visiting meditators. - Includes an in-depth travel section to help meditators prepare for a safe launch from home and cultivate cultural sensibilities. - The essential companion for every meditator visiting India and Nepal.


Where India Goes

Where India Goes

Author: Diane Coffey

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2017-07-10

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9352645669

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More than half the people who defecate in the open live in India. Around the world, people live healthier lives than in centuries past, in part because latrines keep faecal germs away from growing babies. India is an exception. Most Indians do not use toilets or latrines, and so infants in India are more likely to die than in neighbouring poorer countries. Children in India are more likely to be stunted than children in sub-Saharan Africa.Where India Goes demonstrates that open defecation in India is not the result of poverty but a direct consequence of the caste system, untouchability and ritual purity. Coffey and Spears tell an unsanitized story of an unsanitary subject, with characters spanning the worlds of mothers and babies living in villages to local government implementers, senior government policymakers and international development professionals. They write of increased funding and ever more unused latrines.Where India Goes is an important and timely book that calls for the annihilation of caste and attendant prejudices, and a fundamental shift in policy perspectives to effect a crucial, much overdue change.


Top 10 Delhi

Top 10 Delhi

Author: DK Travel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1465433082

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Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Delhi will lead you straight to the very best the city has to offer. Whether you're looking for things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or want to find the top place to eat, this guide is the perfect companion, taking the best of the printed guidebook and adding new eBook-only features. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 ways to avoid the crowds. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and clear maps pinpointing the top sights. You also can view each location in Google Maps if reading on an Internet-enabled device. Plan each day with our itineraries and see the sights in individual areas. You'll find the insider knowledge you need to explore every corner with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Delhi.